Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does Rigby Dimensions fit the objectives of the renewed Framework?
Rigby Dimensions is a truly interactive literacy resource that completely supports the
renewed Framework. It will help you deliver literacy lessons in a more flexible and creative way, as well as fully supporting the move towards more cross-curricular teaching.
We have provided a matching chart for each year group in
Rigby Dimensions, matching the content to the learning objectives in the
renewed Framework. These have been grouped into the 12 new strands of learning. The matching charts can be downloaded for
free below.
Q: I am interested in adopting Rigby Dimensions but would like to see how other schools have used it?
Many schools are using Rigby Dimensions successfully. The following link will take you to a case study provided by Sophie Antell, Year 4 teacher at Moordown St. John's in Bournemouth. This case study will allow you to see how this school successfully uses Rigby Dimensions for their literacy teaching.
Moordown St. John's C.E. Primary School (launches as PDF)
In addition, this lead teacher has produced some planning to show you how Rigby Dimensions can be used to enrich literacy lessons. The planning has been completely matched to the aims of the renewed Framework.
We have included two 6 week units:
SATs Revision Booster Unit
Introduction to the Unit, Whose Side Are You on 1, Weekly Plans 1-6, Recount Planner Week 1, Genre Checklist, The Forest Week 2, Word Sorts Week 5, Character Rating Sheets Week 6.
Year 4 Bombs Away Unit
Overview Bombs Away, Bombs Away Literacy Overview Planner, Weekly Plans Literacy 1-6, X-curr links, Chain Writing Instructions Week 2, Foundation DT Design Plan for a Shelter, Foundation DT Evaluation of Shelter, Word sorts Week 4 Evacuation, Character Rating Sheet Evacuee Week 4, Balanced Diet Week 4, Instructions for having a Bath Week 6.
Q: How does Rigby Dimensions fit the new blocks and units in the renewed Framework?
Rigby Dimensions planning is a great fit for the new blocks and units in the renewed Framework. The themes support the longer periods of learning advocated by the renewed Framework. To show how well Rigby Dimensions fits the new structure, download the long term planning charts for years 3 to 6 below.
Long Term Planning / Matching Charts
Take a look at the Rigby Dimensions long term planning charts using the following links:
Year 3 Long Term Planning Chart (launches as PDF)
Year 4 Long Term Planning Chart (launches as PDF)
Year 5 Long Term Planning Chart (launches as PDF)
Year 6 Long Term Planning Chart (launches as PDF)
The charts demonstrate Rigby Dimensions' coverage of the renewed Framework's long term plans. Each theme consists of a number of modules/units focusing on a narrative, poetry or non-fiction text type. The charts indicate the number of weeks allocated to each text type (these are suggested time allocations). By following the Rigby Dimensions planning, you can be confidant that progression across the 12 new learning strands in the renewed Framework is maintained.
Matching Charts
We have collated matching charts demonstrating how Rigby Dimensions covers the learning objectives from the renewed Framework by learning strand and by year. Take a look at the Rigby Dimensions matching charts for the renewed Framework via the following links:
Year 3 matching chart (launches as PDF)
Year 4 matching chart (launches as PDF)
Year 5 matching chart (launches as PDF)
Year 6 matching chart (launches as PDF)
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